Best 2 Avocado And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing culinary journey with our Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds. This delightful salad boasts a harmonious blend of creamy avocado, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy red onions, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. The Avocado and Black Bean Salad offers a protein-packed twist, combining creamy avocado with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a tangy dressing. For a unique fusion of flavors, try the Avocado and Grapefruit Salad, where the tangy grapefruit pairs perfectly with creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and a zesty dressing. Each recipe promises a delightful culinary experience, showcasing the versatility and deliciousness of avocados.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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Given to me by a society matron who used this as her "presentation salad" at luncheons. I recommend cutting back on the oil a bit.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mandarin oranges
2 small purple onions
2 avocados
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 head lettuce (any leaf-type lettuce)

Steps:

Make dressing: Combine vinegar, oil, orange juice, mustard, orange peel, lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
Drain mandarin oranges.
Slice onions into very thin slices.
Combine mandarin oranges, sliced avocados and onion rings.
Cover orange/avocado/onion mixture with dressing and refrigerate.
Immediately before serving, break up lettuce and spoon orange/avocado mixture over lettuce.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and mandarin oranges.
To prevent the avocados from browning, toss them in a mixture of lemon juice and water before adding them to the salad.
If you don't have any candied walnuts, you can make your own by tossing walnuts with sugar and cinnamon and then roasting them in the oven.
Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
This salad is also a great way to use up leftover avocado and mandarin oranges.

Conclusion:

This avocado and mandarin orange salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!